SENCo

Job Description

• Copleston High School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HD
• MPR/UPR + TLR1C
• Full time
• Permanent
• Reference: 6972
• Required from September 2025

1927 students (includes 328 in the Sixth Form).

Due to the retirement of our SENCo, we are seeking to appoint an inspiring, highly competent and committed SENDCo to become an integral part of our Leadership Team. You will be an exceptional leader who will join us at an exciting phase. We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching, and hard working with excellent organisational skills. An experienced SENCo with a proven track record and the NASENCO Award would be preferable.

We believe that everyone, students and staff alike, should have the opportunity to be nourished and grow. On site we have a specialist Communication and Interaction Unit, which is line managed by the SENCo. Therefore, we are seeking to recruit a proactive and forward-thinking member of staff to enrich the skills and experience already present in our SEND Team. We aim to foster an inclusive culture where everyone is able to learn from each other. You will be motivated, confident and diligent. The SENCo is also part of the school’s wider SMT. We have 1936 students and in 2023 OFSTED judged us as ‘Good’. 

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who:

• is an inspiring, outstanding classroom practitioner 
• has the ability to work as part of and lead a strong team
• has an excellent understanding of how to support the learning of students with additional needs
• is able to Identify and adopt the most effective teaching approaches for pupils
• is secure in their knowledge of pupils with Special Educational Needs 
• is willing to go that extra mile to give all children best possible start in life.

In return we can offer:

• happy and highly motivated children
• an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of professionals
• access to the high-quality professional development
• a committed and supportive staff and Governing Body. 

Copleston High School is a member of the Oxlip Learning Partnership. The Oxlip Learning Partnership's mission is ‘Achieving Success Together' and this is certainly a message that Copleston High School invests in too. We work to ensure that we are creating the best environment for our students to learn and our staff to develop.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (docx)

For further information about this role, please contact Trenica King (Head of School) by email on: hr@copleston.suffolk.sch.uk to arrange an informal discussion. 

How to apply

Further information and an application form can be found on our website at: Recruitment - Oxlip Learning Partnership

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted. 

Please return your completed application form to: applications@copleston.suffolk.sch.uk 

Closing date: 1pm, 24 February 2025.

Interview date: week commencing 3 March 2025. 

The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.